Topic: Drivecrypt

A technical aside explores the mathematical basis of encryption, specifically the use of elliptic curves and calculus. The theory is presented that encryption protocols may be compromised at the fundamental mathematical level rather than through software backdoors.

Speculation arises regarding potential government backdoors in popular encryption software like TrueCrypt and its predecessor DriveCrypt. Claims are made that the NSA discouraged certain Swiss-developed encryption schemes, leading to their disappearance from commercial products.